Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1400-1410
MS M.1068.4r

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Magi: Adoration -- Seated within thatched-roofed shed in which are ox and ass at manger is Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated on bed with pillow and holding in her lap partially draped Christ Child, nimbed, extending hands to casket held by magus, wearing ermine-lined mantle and purse at waist, kneeling beside crown on ground. Behind him stand other two magi, both crowned, holding covered vessels; one indicates with right hand star (?) at top left, emanating rays from behind cloud (?). In background is hill with trees. Scene with diapered background.